Dr Terrell’s Pills and their noted cures in 1840s North Carolina
A vegetable medicine by Timo. Terrell claims Dr Terrell’s pills cure ague fever bilious fever and other illnesses without stomach upset or bowel effects. Certificates from Nash county praise rapid relief after six days’ illness and recommend purchasing boxed doses with the inventor’s signature. Multiple endorsements from local residents stress safety and quick cures. The notice notes the medicine’s vegetable composition and urges readers to obtain the Medical Manual from Moffat’s Life medicines for further case details.
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Nash County
N.C
Somach
I. Terrell
John
Arrington
N. C
T. Terrell
de T. Terrell
Bennett Barnes
N.C. Sunes
Moffatt
Moffat
New York
Broadway
Peters Vegetable Pills Widely Praised in 19th Century Ads
An 1840 Tarboro advertisement extols Dr. Joseph Peters and his Vegetable Pills as a scientific, universally popular remedy. Letters from physicians claim mild purgative effects with little nausea and broad digestive benefits. Pills sold at the Tarboro post office and printing office for 50 cents per box.
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Dr. Peters
Peters
Joseph Priestly Peters
Liberty Street
New York
Hopson
Bangor
Joseph Williams
Burlington
Edward Smith
Montreal
Tarboro
Dr Cohoon's Tonic Mixture for Ague and Fever
Promotional notes tout a vegetable tonic claimed to purify blood and cure ague and fever. Certificates from patients and agents across Virginia and North Carolina praise quick, permanent relief after one bottle. Doctors and merchants listed as supporters with dates 1839 1840.
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Nansemond Co
Harrell Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills Promoted as Superior Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Harrells Tomato and Slippery Elm Pills as the premier medicine of the day for fevers, headaches, jaundice, digestive issues, bilious ailments, and blood purification. It claims broad curative reach, multiple testimonials from residents across North Carolina and adjacent states, and lists agents and contact points including Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County.
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Harrell
A. Marrell
Eligabeth City
N.C
Agents list with regional names and date
A roster of agents and firms across North Carolina and nearby states is noted with locations such as Tarboro, Norfolk, Edenton, Plymouth, Hertford, Tyrrell, Washington, Halifax, Windsor, Raleigh, New Bern and Ocracoke. Dated September 21, 1839, the list includes B Emerson, W Badham, M S Berry, S Small, Webb Capelaet, and others, indicating a network of regional representatives.
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James M. Repsonn
Tarboro
Gro
Brandreth's Pig Cleanse and Purity patent medicine tale
An eighteenth century prose piece extols Brandreth's Vegetable Pills as a cure for inflammation and fever, challenging mercury use and old prejudices. It asserts the pills cleanse blood through a general knowledge shift toward safer remedies and urges readers to rely on printed directions for disease treatment.
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Brandreth
Brandreth Pills Promote Strength and Universal Cure Claims
An 19th century advertisement extols Brandreth Pills as a universal remedy for numerous ailments including inflammation diabetes and dysentery. The text asserts purification of blood and strength enhancement with daily use, cites widespread US endorsement and lists agents and offices in New York and other states. It emphasizes safety and urges readers to buy through appointed agents.
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United States
Brandreit
Feak Ly Brandreth
Xew
Broadway
Hol
Bowery
Defwerh Pri
Louston Streets
Newt O* Agents
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James Weddell
Fras
Warnock
T. Terrell’s
Dr. T. Terrell
Aving
Timo. Terrell
Rocky Mount
GEO. Hows Tarboro
Cohoon
Thomas
Portsmouth
Somerton
Cahoon
David Dunford
Nansemond County
Hertford Co
Colerain
Wm. J. Hardy
Hardy
J. Watford
Gro Howard
Fi—Mur
Edgecumbe County
Tarborough
Terrell
Lewis DE Arquer
Thompson
Robinson
Sgt Ingres
C. Gro Howard
Tarborn
Charles Beigta
Pasquotank Co
Josiah Prichett
Seq
Charles Harrel
Elizabeth City
Noo
J. Smith
Windsor
G. M. Keesee
Joseph Ramsey
Plymouth
Robert Simpson
Horatio No Williams
James Cartsright
James A. Riddick
Randolph Macon College
Zion Culpepper
Joseph Turner
Joseph Sharbor
Lisq
Camden Co
N C
Mr. Roberts Pool
Brandret
U, H
Brandreth’s Pills
Main Street
Mer
Richmond
Ben. Pray
Virginia
Geo. Howard
Terbore
Sevenson & Bryan
Waynesboro Peck
Maleigh
A.D. Northam -Field
B. & Lh. Baker
Lonishristher & Datehelur
Bikers
Adam R Yeun
Stantonsburg
Frmi Filua
B. B. Vaniel
Treatbell
Vandreth
al. D. March
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